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Liverpool’s transfer news as the $51 million star’s position is revealed and Ousmane Diomande’s price decreases

Sporting CP is said to have reduced its asking price for Ousmane Diomande, which is excellent news for Liverpool. Arne Slot may search the Championship in the meanwhile for a winger.

As Jürgen Klopp’s tenure as Liverpool’s manager draws to an end this weekend, speculation over what the next chapter at Anfield will hold is starting to grow.

There are already rumours circulating that a few of the Merseyside team’s current players may be leaving. The rumours about players like Darwin Núñez and Luis Díaz persist, with Barcelona purportedly showing interest.

Rumours are rampant around the potential targets that new boss Arne Slot would attempt to sign when the transfer market opens. Here’s Liverpool.com’s assessment of the transfer rumours circulating about the Reds today, which include a possible addition to the defence and forward positions.

Ousmane Diomande (Sporting CP)

Portuguese publication A Bola claims that Ousmane Diomande may be available this summer for about $65 million (£52 million/€60 million). The Sporting CP defender has been linked to Liverpool this season; last month, Football Transfers reported that the Reds are keeping an eye on the 21-year-old ahead of the summer transfer window.

Sporting has a $87 million (£69 million/€80 million) release clause, but they are reportedly open to haggling for a lesser amount. However, Liverpool may face competition from Chelsea and Newcastle, who are rumoured to be interested.

According to Liverpool.com; That price is definitely more reasonable if Liverpool really is interested in Diomande. His age also implies he would have plenty of time in order to find his feet in the Premier League, and he’s a long way off reaching his best years.

It is debatable if he truly meets the requirements. In an ideal world, Liverpool would benefit from having a left-footed centre back, particularly if they plan to find a replacement for Virgil van Dijk on the left. In that case, Gonçalo Inácio, Diomande’s colleague at Sporting, might be a better fit.

Crysencio Summerville (Leeds United)

Even if Leeds United doesn’t get promoted back to the Premier League, Crysencio Summerville won’t try to pressure the team into letting him depart this summer, according to Team Talk. Later today, Leeds and Norwich will play the second leg of their Championship play-off semi-final, with the score tied at zero following the first leg.

Liverpool scouts are reportedly “really appreciated” by Summerville, and Arne Slot is keen to add a winger to his summer target list. Leeds is rumoured to have asked $51 million (£40 million/€47 million) for the Dutchman.

According to Liverpool.com, signing a forward for that kind of money from the Championship would be risky, but it’s not a very high price to pay for one. Summerville has been playing excellently for Leeds this season, so it’s likely that he will return to the Premier League in one shape or another the following year. Just where it will be at Liverpool is up in the air.

May 16, 2024
The top five transfers by manager Ruben Amorim suggest what he will bring to Liverpool.

After an outstanding campaign at Sporting, Ruben Amorim is currently the front-runner to succeed Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager when Klopp leaves at the end of the current campaign.

The front-runner to take over as manager of Liverpool is Ruben Amorim, who made an impression when at Sporting.

After announcing his resignation as Liverpool manager at the end of the current campaign, sources indicate that Amorim has verbally agreed to take over at Anfield for a three-year period.

Amorim led Sporting to their first league championship in 19 years after joining the team in 2020, and they are now expected to repeat that victory this season. Sporting has established a reputation for having an excellent transfer market throughout his leadership.

Mirror Football has examined five of Sporting’s biggest acquisitions during Amorim’s leadership. The team is known for nurturing young talent and then selling it for a profit.

Viktor Gyokeres

The Swedish international is currently one of the most sought-after strikers in world football, drawing similarities to Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Gyokeres, who had made waves for Coventry City in the Championship, became Sporting’s most expensive acquisition of the summer when they paid an estimated €20 million (£17 million) to have him at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.

Gyokeres, 25, is drawing interest from teams like Arsenal, Chelsea, AC Milan, and Liverpool after scoring 36 goals in 42 games for Sporting so far this season across all competitions.

Manuel Ugarte

Ugarte, who joined Sporting from Famalicao in 2021, played in 85 games over the course of two seasons and contributed to the team’s Portuguese League Cup victory.

Ugarte, a holding midfielder, filled in for Joao Palhinha when the latter joined Fulham in 2022. when making an impact for Sporting, he moved to Paris Saint-Germain last summer on a lucrative contract.

PSG fulfilled Ugarte’s €60 million (£51.3 million) release clause since Chelsea was also interested in signing him. The 22-year-old has had a great start to life in France and has established himself as a mainstay under Luis Enrique.

Pedro Porro

The full-back from Manchester City went to Sporting on loan for two years before making the permanent move for €8.5 million (£7.2 million) in 2022.

Porro made 98 appearances for the team in all competitions while he was in Portugal, mostly as a right wingback. His strong performances for Sporting earned him a transfer to Tottenham.

Before moving permanently to Spurs last summer for €40 million (£34 million), Porro first joined the team on loan for €5 million (£4.2 million). Porro had a lacklustre Tottenham start, but under new manager Ange Postecoglou, he has already established himself as an important player.

Pedro Gonçalves

Goncalves, another player Sporting acquired from Famalicao, began his professional career at Wolves before moving back to Portugal in 2019.

Goncalves joined Sporting in 2020, having spent just one season at Famalicao, and he is still one of the team’s key players. In 170 games, he has tallied 74 goals and 48 assists for the team.

Goncalves led the Primeira Liga in assists the previous season and led the league in scoring when Sporting won the championship in 2021. Because of his play, he was linked to West Ham, Liverpool, Tottenham, and Aston Villa.

Ousmane Diomande

After a run of strong outings while on loan at Mafra in Portugal’s second division, Diomande—who was signed from Danish club Midtjylland last year—quickly established himself as an important member of Amorim’s squad.

The Ivorian international, who originally cost Sporting €7.5 million (£6.4 million), has shown promise playing in a back three with former Liverpool player Sebastian Coates and academy product Goncalo Inacio. The 20-year-old has already made 49 appearances for Sporting and is being connected to several elite teams.

Given that Amorim is a major fan of Diomande, teams like Arsenal, Chelsea, and Newcastle are rumoured to be interested in hiring him. Most people are unaware of how many clubs were vying for him, despite the fact that he is an extremely gifted athlete. He has a great deal of room to grow,” Amorim said.

April 11, 2024
Transfers to Liverpool: An ambitious double-swoop suddenly seems appealing

Liverpool suddenly looks to have made two transfers that are ideal after changes in the management competition. In2024, the Reds will take significant action.

Liverpool knows they should make at least one sensible signing this summer: a center-back. Joel Matip, whose contract expires at the end of the season, is the main cause of that. He just suffered a catastrophic, long-term knee injury.

But there was another crucial cause – a shift in formation. That seems to be aimed at Liverpool, particularly considering that Xabi Alonso and Rúben Amorim were the two managers they were most interested in.

Given that both have had success with 3-4-3 systems, Liverpool is presumably going after managers who stick with three centre backs. Naturally, the Reds are a team created for two.

When you combine that with the circumstances surrounding Matip, it makes sense that Liverpool would want a new centre back this summer. For added incentive, consider the fact that Virgil van Dijk will be retiring shortly after turning 33 in June.

Thus, anticipate some action on that front. And given the way things are going, it might be wise to commit to a bold double-swoop.

OUSMANE DIOMANDE AND GONCALO INACIO

Sporting CP has centre backs that Liverpool could want to consider if they do want one. After all, it is more and more likely that Amorim will take over as manager in the near future.

More than that, though, they already seem to appreciate the way two Sporting centre backs look. Not the former Red Sebastian Coates, no, but his usual partners.

Ousmane Diomande and Goncalo Inacio have been connected to Liverpool for several months. They supposedly have connections to the defender dating back even farther, and they had been scouting Inacio earlier this year.

It was reported at the same time that Liverpool was interested in Diomande, a 20-year-old. It almost seems as though they knew going into January that Sporting players were worth a look.

We think highly of Diomande here, and he might be the player Liverpool chooses to sign if they decide to sign any player.

However, there are a lot of grounds for signing a centre back, making a double take increasingly appealing. Actually, it may make sense if Amorim decides to move to Anfield.

There is a need to increase the number of defenders in that position, two very talented young players, and a manager that is well-versed in them. Yes, it would require a significant financial commitment, but Liverpool might benefit from it just as much this summer.

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Arsenal and Liverpool are interested: Dortmund will give up their prolific striker.

Donyell Malen can yet be forced out of the team by Jadon Sancho’s outstanding performances for Borussia Dortmund.

A possible trade agreement that would keep the former Manchester United player in Germany might employ the Englishman’s excellent teammate as a makeweight.

Yet, there will be no shortage of suitors for the 25-year-old right-sided striker, according to Edin Terzic’s team.

“Jadon Sancho continues to improve. He most recently scored in matches against Eindhoven and Bremen. The team examined historical information from the archives in order to compare Sancho’s initial Dortmund stats. Then, his workout regimen will be modified,” Christian Falk said in his special Fact Files column.

Sebastian Kehl, the sports director, is overjoyed with Sancho. He wants to speak with Manchester United in May because of this. Another loan is the objective.

“However, a backup plan exists as well: Donyell Malen is presently performing at his highest level since joining Dortmund. There is interest in him from Manchester United. Dortmund would discard him. A trade exchange would be possible.

“Good news for Dortmund: The Dutchman is also attracting interest from Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC.”

Malen has been having an incredible season in the German top division, contributing eight goals in his last seven league appearances.

Is Sancho going back to Manchester United?

Until Sancho issues a very public apology to Erik ten Hag, it appears quite doubtful that he will be able to resume his career at Old Trafford at this point.

However, considering how a return to Germany has rekindled a waning career, the 23-year-old might be happy enough to stay put.

At this point, the only thing that could persuade Sancho to believe differently would be a managerial change in Manchester

March 31, 2024
Two ideal transfers might result from Liverpool’s next manager.

Ruben Amorim, the manager of Sporting CP, is one of the candidates being mentioned as Jurgen Klopp’s replacement at Liverpool.

Roberto De Zerbi, Xabi Alonso, and Ruben Amorim are only three of the candidates vying for the soon-to-be Liverpool manager position.

Last Friday, Jurgen Klopp announced that he will be leaving his position at the end of the current campaign. Along with the German, Pep Lijnders, Peter Krawietz, and Vitor Matos will also leave Anfield.

Now, in private but in great detail, Fenway Sports Group (FSG) will outline the traits and attributes of potential managers that they believe can successfully guide the Reds ahead. Soon after Klopp made his statement on January 26, bookmakers started to create odds on who would replace the 56-year-old on Merseyside.

Alonso, who played for Liverpool for five fruitful years under Rafa Benitez, became the clear favourite right away. After taking over a weak Leverkusen team in 2022, the Spaniard has performed marvels in North Rhine Westphalia.

After eighteen months, they are ahead of Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga standings, posing a challenge to the Bavarians’ hegemony in the German top division. In response to the decision, Klopp’s right-hand man Lijnders stated earlier this week that he had no intention of staying at Anfield, dispelling rumours that he might take over as manager.

Head coach of Sporting CP Amorim is one name that has garnered attention lately. The 39-year-old’s odds of winning the job after Klopp have shifted from 14/1 to 5/1.

Portuguese publication Amorim’s contract includes a €20 million (£17 million) release clause, according to a recent record. It’s anyone’s guess as to who will be present at Anfield for the opening home match of the season in August, but considering the club’s potential transfer activities, it might make sense to pursue the Sporting manager.

Recent years have seen a concentration of reinforcements at the offensive and midfield positions. A revamp of the midfield options occurred last summer when Wataru Endo, Ryan Gravenberch, and Dominik Szoboszlai of the Bundesliga joined Alexis Mac Allister in Merseyside.

A rampaging frontline that parted ways with Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino in recent years has added Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez from South America. Business is expected to shift its attention to the backline in the approaching summer window.

Joel Matip is out of contract in the summer and will miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury that required surgery. Midway through July, Virgil van Dijk will be 33. At that point, he will, barring an extension, enter the last 12 months of his contract at Anfield.

The final three senior choices are Joe Gomez, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Ibrahima Konate. This season, Conor Bradley and Jarell Quansah have made inroads into the first-team roster as the Reds benefit from the Kirkby Academy.

Transfer rumours are always a possibility, and strengthening Liverpool’s defence is a contentious topic regardless of the team’s current situation. Goncalo Inacio, a defender for Sporting CP, is one of the many names that the rumour mill has been churning out in the last six to twelve months.

The defender, whose contract purportedly contains a £52 million release clause, is still being linked to a move to Anfield. And from the Jose Alvalade Stadium, a new name surfaced in January: Ousmane Diomande.

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Liverpool turns down surprise Deadline Day transfer offer from Premier League club

The Daily Mail reports that Liverpool has turned down an offer for keeper Caoimhin Kelleher from Nottingham Forest.

The 25-year-old was valued at well than £20 million by The Reds, but Forest only offered £15 million for him.

Even though Alisson plays at a world-class level and he is merely Anfield’s second choice, he has recently been granted some opportunities.

He has made 34 appearances for Jurgen Klopp’s team overall, and he has often impressed.

Liverpool’s refusal to sell him is not surprising, especially considering there is still time in the transfer window to find a suitable successor.

The Reds are also rumoured to have based their asking price on Manchester City’s £19 million transfer of James Trafford to Burnley.

Former Arsenal striker wanted by Forest

According to Fabrizio Romano, Forest is attempting to investigate a late-transfer window move for former Arsenal star Chuba Akpom.

On deadline day, the Reds are seeking to strengthen their attack, and they are giving the Ajax player significant consideration.

This season, Akpom has made 20 appearances across all competitions and scored nine goals, attracting the interest of other Premier League teams.

Though it’s thought that Ajax won’t easily allow Akpom to go, they might be tempted with a big offer.

Although Fulham has also been connected to Akpom, it seems that Armando Broja of Chelsea is now the target.

February 4, 2024